Took my van in to get a wrap, tint and bumpers painted. Such a smooth process and great customer service I received pictures/ videos throughout the whole process! Definitely my go to spot from now on
Restyling & Protection
Window tint that beats the heat and passes a traffic stop
Ceramic, carbon or dyed film installed to California Vehicle Code §26708 — with the installer certificate the law wants in your car.
Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · 446 W Orange Show Ln, San Bernardino
What it is
What is window tint?
Window tint is a thin polyester film applied to the inside of a vehicle's glass to cut heat, glare and UV, add privacy and protect the interior. Films come in dyed, carbon and ceramic types — ceramic rejects the most infrared heat without interfering with phone or GPS signals. In California, tinted film isn't allowed on the front side windows at all — only clear UV film — the windshield may carry a strip across the top, and the rear side and back windows can be any darkness.
- Installed to CVC §26708, certificate included.
- Ceramic film blocks up to 99% of UV and rejects heat without going darker than you want.
- Rear side windows and back glass: any shade.
- Sunroof tint available.
- Tint, wrap and paint in one visit.
The law, window by window
What's legal in California (Vehicle Code §26708)
Front side windows
California does not allow tinted film on the driver and front-passenger windows. The only film allowed there is clear, colorless UV-blocking film that lets through at least 88% of visible light, and the window with film on it must still meet the federal 70% standard. We give you the installer certificate the law requires you to keep in the car.
Windshield
A strip across the top only — above the AS-1 line (the law measures it as at least 29 inches above the driver's seat), not red or amber, and no more reflective than the bare glass.
Rear side windows and rear window
Any darkness you want. The rear window needs outside mirrors on both sides, which every modern car has.
Medical exemptions
Two exist. With a letter from a licensed physician or optometrist, the law allows removable sun-screening on the front side windows at no darker than 35%, not for night driving. As of January 1, 2026, a licensed dermatologist's certificate allows clear UV film (88%+) on the windshield and all windows. Bring the letter; it stays in your car — there is no DMV permit.
Reflective film
We don't install mirrored or metallic-reflective film.
A summary, not legal advice
Laws change and enforcement is up to the officer; this is a summary, not legal advice.
Film types
Ceramic vs carbon vs dyed
Same darkness, very different cabins. The film type decides how much heat stays out; the shade only decides the look.
Shade is a look. Film type is what the cabin feels like after an afternoon in a Redlands parking lot in August.
| Film | Dyed | Carbon | Ceramic |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Dye layer absorbs light | Carbon particles absorb infrared | Nano-ceramic blocks infrared and UV |
| Heat rejection | Lowest — darkens more than it cools | Good | Highest at the same darkness |
| Fading | Turns purple and bubbles within a few years in sun | Doesn't fade easily | Very stable |
| Signal interference | None | None | None — metallized films are the ones that block phones and GPS |
| UV | Moderate | Up to 99% | Up to 99% |
| Best for | Budget, short-term | Daily drivers | Inland Empire heat, EVs, families |
How it works
How a tint job goes at R2R
Choose film and shade, inside the law
Tell us how dark you want the back. We'll tell you what the front can legally get — clear UV film — and how the windshield strip works.
Clean and prep
Glass is cleaned inside and out, and door panels and seals are pulled back where the film tucks under. Old film has to come off first — send a photo and we'll tell you what it needs.
Cut, heat-shrink, apply
The film is shaped on the outside of the glass to match its curve, then applied inside with slip solution, squeegeed flat and trimmed to the edge.
Cure
Windows up for a few days. Haze and small water pockets are normal and clear as the moisture leaves. After that, ammonia-free cleaner only on the inside glass.
Why R2R
Why get tint from a body shop?
- We state the law and hand you the certificate
You know what's legal before you book, and the certificate rides in the glovebox afterward. No guessing at a traffic stop.
- Tint, wrap and paint in one visit
Chrome delete, a bumper repaint, tint — same shop, one estimate, one pickup. The review below is one van that got all three.
- Sunroof tint
The glass roof takes the most sun in the car. We tint it with the rest — like the CTS-V in the photo.
- Restyling done inside a body shop
Dust, wind and direct sun are the enemies of clean film. The car stays inside for the whole job, under the lights.
On right now
Getting a wrap? The tint comes with it
Full wrap + tint
Book a full wrap and the window tint is complimentary. SUVs get 50% off instead, because there’s more glass on them. The promo covers nano carbon film; ceramic is an upgrade if you want the extra heat rejection.
What “full tint” means here
Exactly what it means on the rest of this page: the windows behind the driver and the rear glass go as dark as you want, and the front side windows get clear UV film only — that is what California allows. Nobody can legally tint the front side windows dark, promo or not, and we are not going to hand you a ticket to save you money.
Warranty & care
What's covered, and how to look after it
Our workmanship is on us. The film itself is on whoever made it.
Ceramic window tint warranty
Round 2 Refinish warrants the professional installation of ceramic window film against defects in workmanship — bubbling, peeling, lifting or adhesive failure under normal use — for 1 year from the installation date. Manufacturer defects in the film itself, including abnormal discoloration, fading, cracking or adhesive failure, are covered under the individual film manufacturer's applicable warranty. Coverage applies to the original purchaser and the original vehicle and is non-transferable; we may ask for the original invoice or proof of installation.
What it doesn't cover
Scratches, cuts, tears or other physical damage to the film. Cleaning with the wrong products, abrasive materials, razor blades or sharp objects. Damage from seat belts, cargo, pets, jewelry, window accessories or aftermarket parts. Pre-existing damage to the glass, seals, weather stripping, window regulators or defroster system. Tint removed or altered by another shop. Accidents, vandalism or environmental damage. Film installed over glass that is already damaged, contaminated, scratched or modified.
Aftercare
Leave the tinted windows up for the first 3 to 5 days. A little haze, moisture pockets or a cloudy look during curing is normal, and how long curing takes depends on temperature, humidity and weather. Clean tinted glass with an ammonia-free glass cleaner and a clean microfiber towel — nothing else.
Glass and defroster lines
We're not responsible for pre-existing damage to glass, window regulators, weather stripping, antennas, sensors or rear-window defroster lines. Taking old tint off an older car carries some risk to aged or deteriorated defroster lines, and we'll tell you before we start if that's a concern on your car.
Choosing your shade
You're responsible for making sure the shade and configuration you pick comply with state and local tint law — that's why we walk you through what California allows before anything goes on the glass. We're not responsible for citations or enforcement resulting from a percentage you chose. Warranty claims are inspected and approved by us before any repair or replacement, and coverage is limited to the affected area: it doesn't include refunds, vehicle downtime, transportation, loss of use or other incidental costs.
FAQ
Window tint questions, answered
What tint is legal in California?
Tinted film is not allowed on the front side windows — only clear UV film with at least 88% light transmission, with an installer certificate kept in the car. The windshield can only carry a non-reflective strip across the top, above the AS-1 line. Rear side windows and the back window can be any darkness as long as the car has outside mirrors on both sides. That's California Vehicle Code §26708.
Can I tint my windshield?
Only a strip across the top, above the AS-1 line, and it can't be red, amber or more reflective than the bare glass. As of 2026, a dermatologist's certificate allows clear 88%+ UV film on the full windshield.
Is there a medical exemption for darker front windows?
Two exist. A letter from a licensed physician or optometrist allows removable sun-screening on the front side windows, no darker than 35% and not for night driving. A licensed dermatologist's certificate allows clear UV film on the windshield and all windows. The letter stays in the car; there is no DMV permit.
Ceramic vs carbon vs dyed — is ceramic worth it?
In our climate, usually yes. Dyed film darkens but rejects little heat and fades purple in a few years. Carbon rejects a real amount of heat and doesn't fade. Ceramic rejects the most infrared heat at the same darkness, blocks up to 99% of UV, and doesn't interfere with phone or GPS signals.
How long before I can roll my windows down?
Keep them up for a few days while the film cures, and don't press on any haze or water pockets — they're normal for the first days and clear on their own. If a bubble is still there after a month, come back and we'll look at it.
My old tint has turned purple — what now?
Old film has to come off before new film goes on, and it adds time to the job. Text us a photo of the glass and we'll tell you what it needs.
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What customers say
Needed my windshield replaced and luckily found the right place to have it done. Vasken and Armen are super good people and will definitely take care of you. If you're looking to get your tint, wrap, body work, etc done then Round 2 Refinish is the place to go
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Cooler cabin. Legal windows.
Tell us the car and how dark you want the back — we'll tell you what the front can legally get.